sparkling heart
Unicode: 1F496
Description
A heart that sparkles and shines, often depicted with small stars or glitter around it, indicating its brilliance and radiance.
Group:
Smileys & Emotion > heart
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents love, affection, beauty, happiness, or something precious and special. It suggests a glowing or enchanting quality.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It's part of the comprehensive set of heart emojis, adding a brilliant and dazzling nuance to expressions of affection and admiration.
Usage Examples
- Expressing admiration for beauty: 'She looks absolutely dazzling tonight! 💖'
- Showing excitement or happiness: 'So happy to be here! 💖'
- Highlighting something precious: 'My precious little one! 💖'
- Adding sparkle to a compliment: 'That dress is just sparkling on you! 💖'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to signify sparkling love, beauty, or something truly special and enchanting. Can also imply magic or enchantment.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often emphasizing cuteness, charm, or sparkling excitement, particularly in informal and youth-oriented contexts.